President Donald Trump says his criticism of football players who kneel during the national anthem "has nothing to do with race." Trump is siding with fans who joined him in criticizing football players who kneel...

President Donald Trump says his criticism of football players who kneel during the national anthem "has nothing to do with race." Trump is siding with fans who joined him in criticizing football players who kneel during the national anthem.

Aaron Judge broke Mark McGwire's major league record for home runs by a rookie, hitting a pair for the second straight day to raise his total to 50 and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 11-3.

Aaron Judge broke Mark McGwire's major league record for home runs by a rookie, hitting a pair for the second straight day to raise his total to 50 and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 11-3.

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell pressed a hand against his chest and took to a knee for the national anthem for the second straight day, part of the protest movement that has been criticized by President...

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell pressed a hand against his chest and took to a knee for the national anthem for the second straight day, part of the protest movement that has been criticized by President Donald Trump.

J.D. Martinez lined a two-out RBI single to deep left field with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 to clinch the top wild card in the National League.

J.D. Martinez lined a two-out RBI single to deep left field with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 to clinch the top wild card in the National League.

Ryan Goins successfully pulled off a hidden ball trick and hit his second career grand slam, leading the Toronto Blue Jays over Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees 8-1 and ensuring New York had to wait at least one...

Ryan Goins successfully pulled off a hidden ball trick and hit his second career grand slam, leading the Toronto Blue Jays over Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees 8-1 and ensuring New York had to wait at least one more day to clinch a playoff berth.

After speaking with the family of the young girl hit in the face by his foul ball, the New York Yankees' Todd Frazier thinks teams should move quickly to expand protective netting at major league ballparks.

After speaking with the family of the young girl hit in the face by his foul ball, the New York Yankees' Todd Frazier thinks teams should move quickly to expand protective netting at major league ballparks.

Catcher Tucker Barnhart and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract that covers his salary arbitration years and the first season after he would have been eligible for free agency.

Catcher Tucker Barnhart and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract that covers his salary arbitration years and the first season after he would have been eligible for free agency.

Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, beating the Brewers 5-3.

Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, beating the Brewers 5-3.

Aaron Judge hit his AL-leading 45th home run and topped 100 RBIs, Didi Gregorius surpassed Derek Jeter for the most home runs by a Yankees shortstop and New York beat the Minnesota Twins 11-3 for a three-game sweep.

Aaron Judge hit his AL-leading 45th home run and topped 100 RBIs, Didi Gregorius surpassed Derek Jeter for the most home runs by a Yankees shortstop and New York beat the Minnesota Twins 11-3 for a three-game sweep.

Jay Bruce had a triple and a double among his three hits, Austin Jackson singled four times and the incredible Cleveland Indians rolled on by beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 for their 25th victory in 26 games.

Jay Bruce had a triple and a double among his three hits, Austin Jackson singled four times and the incredible Cleveland Indians rolled on by beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 for their 25th victory in 26 games.

Stephen Strasburg ended his club-record scoreless streak at 35 innings, but two home runs from Ryan Zimmerman helped the All-Star win his fourth consecutive start as the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles...

Stephen Strasburg ended his club-record scoreless streak at 35 innings, but two home runs from Ryan Zimmerman helped the All-Star win his fourth consecutive start as the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1.

Justin Verlander struck out 10 in seven strong innings and Derek Fisher and Marwin Gonzalez both homered to put Houston on top in a big fifth inning as the Astros clinched the American League West title with a 7-1...

Justin Verlander struck out 10 in seven strong innings and Derek Fisher and Marwin Gonzalez both homered to put Houston on top in a big fifth inning as the Astros clinched the American League West title with a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Matthew Boyd's no-hit bid ended when Tim Anderson doubled with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Detroit left-hander closed out a 12-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for the first nine-inning complete...

Matthew Boyd's no-hit bid ended when Tim Anderson doubled with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Detroit left-hander closed out a 12-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for "inappropriate actions" during Chicago's 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for "inappropriate actions" during Chicago's 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

The Boston Red Sox have been fined by Major League Baseball for using electronic equipment to steal signs given by a Yankees catcher this season, and New York has been fined a lesser amount for improper use of a...

The Boston Red Sox have been fined by Major League Baseball for using electronic equipment to steal signs given by a Yankees catcher this season, and New York has been fined a lesser amount for improper use of a dugout telephone in an earlier year.

Sparked by an unhappy Mets fan at Citi Field this week, Todd Frazier and the New York Yankees have adopted the thumbs-down as a sign of success, a playful gesture to help bonding during a September pennant race.

Sparked by an unhappy Mets fan at Citi Field this week, Todd Frazier and the New York Yankees have adopted the thumbs-down as a sign of success, a playful gesture to help bonding during a September pennant race.

Among 10 Things to Know: London subway fire said to be terrorist incident; North Korea fires missile over Japan; Concern mounts for vulnerable elderly in storm-ravaged Florida; Indians keep streak alive with...

Among 10 Things to Know: London subway fire said to be terrorist incident; North Korea fires missile over Japan; Concern mounts for vulnerable elderly in storm-ravaged Florida; Indians keep streak alive with walk-off win.

LEADING OFF: Indians go for 22nd straight win as Andrew Miller comes off DL; King Felix returns for Mariners; Marlins headed to Milwaukee instead of home; Phillies rookie Hoskins on record home run tear.

LEADING OFF: Indians go for 22nd straight win as Andrew Miller comes off DL; King Felix returns for Mariners; Marlins headed to Milwaukee instead of home; Phillies rookie Hoskins on record home run tear.

A disappointed Jaime Garcia didn't say a word to manager Joe Girardi when he was removed after 4 2/3 innings, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 to take two of three in a series moved from Florida...

A disappointed Jaime Garcia didn't say a word to manager Joe Girardi when he was removed after 4 2/3 innings, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 to take two of three in a series moved from Florida to Citi Field because of Hurricane Irma.

Clayton Kershaw pitched NL-leading Los Angeles to its first win in nearly two weeks, helping the Dodgers snap the club's worst skid since moving West at 11 games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-3.

Clayton Kershaw pitched NL-leading Los Angeles to its first win in nearly two weeks, helping the Dodgers snap the club's worst skid since moving West at 11 games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-3.

LEADING OFF: Indians go for 21st straight win; Rays head home to Florida after storm; Twins' power surge; Lester, Cubs clinging to 1st place; Perez tries to win 8th consecutive start; Nunez out at least another week.

LEADING OFF: Indians go for 21st straight win; Rays head home to Florida after storm; Twins' power surge; Lester, Cubs clinging to 1st place; Perez tries to win 8th consecutive start; Nunez out at least another week.